CNET's judges weighed in on the best cars we drove this year, picking the most advanced from an impressive field. In addition, check out the Car Tech 10, our awards for a variety of achievements in the automotive industry.

BMW presented its current app integration, along with its future capabilities. From integrating the iPhone calendar with the head unit to testing a 4G (LTE) connection into the car, BMW is pushing forward into app space.

Come take a gander at pictures of BMW's newly updated ConnectedDrive infotainment system, which now comprises a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, an integrated Web browser and a sat-nav that features Google Street View.

Automakers made great strides in launching electric cars and introducing connected features this year, both big trends in automotive technology -- and very influential for the cars of the future. CNET picks five of the hottest examples reviewed this year as its nominees for Tech Car of the Year.